Aaron Lennon has NOT handed in a transfer request - Mauricio Pochettino

Aaron Lennon has been frozen out of Mauricio Pochettino's first team plans this term

First team opportunities have been scarce for Lennon this season, and he was an unused substitute in the 1-0 Capital One Cup semi-final first leg win over Sheffield United on Wednesday.

Lennon is one of a cluster of players that have been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane before the window closes, but Pochettino was tight-lipped when quizzed about the winger's long-term future.

"You need to ask him about his situation and whether or not he is happy," said Pochettino.

You need to ask him about his situation and whether or not he is happy

Mauricio Pochettino

"He doesn't need to speak to me about that.

"All players that aren't in my starting eleven want to play and I know that."

It remains to be seen whether Lennon will start let alone get onto the pitch for Spurs in their FA Cup fourth round tie at home to Leicester tomorrow (3pm).